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These guys have an idea I wish I'd thought of first. Charging mobile devices (Mobiles/PDA's) by way of an inductive mat. Can't find anywhere that actually sells them though...

Mobilewise has been working on a similar product for a while, using direct DC contact (presumably with large contacts on the device, and automatic negotiation when you plop your phone/laptop on the mat- similar to the way your cordless phone resets its security code when placed in the charger).

I like induction better, myself, but for those of you afraid of the EM fields, this is your alternative. ;)

As it was mentioned in an earlier comment, [ MobileWise also has an interesting product. "MobileWise has a clever solution: technology that lets a flat surface (like a desk pad, or maybe even a desk itself) transmit power to little conductive contacts on the bottom of a device (notebook computer, PDA, cell phone, etc.) when it's set down. The power flows right through an exposed grid of contacts via direct current, and yet the recharger never shorts out or presents a danger, because it doesn't turn on until it recognizes a device." Read this column for more details -- and a picture.

I think MobileWise has a better solution.

MobileWise has a similar product.

I saw both of these reviewed on TechTV because they were at the CES show a couple of months back.

They seem pretty cool but I really do not want to see the pricetag.

I would buy it... I wonder if they could connect other stuff (like ethernet) this way... No, not wireless.

Here's a link
and A technology overview
and Another link...

I would buy it... I wonder if they could connect other stuff (like ethernet) this way... No, not wireless.

Here's a link
and A technology overview
and Another link...